3. The ENNOH shall consist of hydrogen transmission network operators certified pursuant to Article 71 of Directive (EU) 2024/1788.
Hydrogen transmission network operators shall be eligible to become a member of the ENNOH from the start of the certification procedure conducted by the regulatory authority, subject to:
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subsequent positive certification in accordance with Article 14 of this Regulation and Article 71 of Directive (EU) 2024/1788 conducted within 24 months of becoming a member of the ENNOH; and
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at least developing hydrogen infrastructure projects with a final investment decision within four years of becoming a member of the ENNOH.
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If the final certification decision referred to in the second subparagraph, point (a), has not been taken within 24 months of becoming a member of the ENNOH or if the final investment decision referred to in the second subparagraph, point (b), has not been taken within four years of becoming a member of the ENNOH, the ENNOH membership of the hydrogen transmission network operator shall expire.